Steel sport vs 2 tone sport

[joli160]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

But than i am confused wether to buy the gmt.2 or the sub in tt yellow gold. I like the gmt master even more in tt i think and gold has no business on a diving watch imo..

Here you are wrong It's the best metal for a diver, it does not corrode. Look at all the old divers made from SS with traces of rust.

But a TT GMT is hard to beat, it makes the regular SS sports looking rather boring

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by mml4

I'm a great believer in wearing what you like. From your comments you don't like the tattoo with TT look. If thats the case then you are not going to be happy with a TT.

Now i looked a couple to much times to that chnr it start to grow on me... i think this might be something i'd consider when the hot overpricing is gone from this model. I think this one looks extremely stylish and perhaps especially with tattoos...
I agree, wear what you like but if you look real like someone you do not want to look like than it isn't comfortable either :P

[Maiden]

Interesting post, I own a 114060 and a 116613lb. In regards to durability there are no issues and I think that has been answered by previous posters. While most of this needs to be determined by YOU and your own personal sense of style, I will tell you why I think the TT may work for you. Also I wanted to add, I see no conflict between gold and tats.

My TT has actually become more of a daily wear than my 114060, which surprised me. I think it is for three reasons. One the durability is there, with the protection offered by the SS case. Second, the absolute stunning nature of the watch. I just love it, my most complimented model, more so than my day date and the wife's favourite "by far" she says! And finally, the watch, at least to me, represents a lot about what Rolex is about. It's a tool watch with an edge of luxury. It is worry free, I can strap it on and it is always ready to perform. Looks great in suits at work, and it had no issue field dressing a moose.

While I have the blue version, if I were to only have one Rolex I would pick the 116613LN. You get that tool/luxury performance with the most versatile dial. I would say go for it, but only you know in the end. A pic of mine below. Good luck and post pics when you are done!

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Maiden

My TT has actually become more of a daily wear than my 114060, which surprised me. I think it is for three reasons. One the durability is there, with the protection offered by the SS case. Second, the absolute stunning nature of the watch. I just love it, my most complimented model, more so than my day date and the wife's favourite "by far" she says! And finally, the watch, at least to me, represents a lot about what Rolex is about. It's a tool watch with an edge of luxury. It is worry free, I can strap it on and it is always ready to perform. Looks great in suits at work, and it had no issue field dressing a moose.

[Lol-x]

If you get the 126711CHNR you can look forward to someone complimenting you by saying:

"Wow, I like that copper inlay on your watch!"

[darwin95]

not a fan of two tone with exception of Bluesy

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

If you get the 126711CHNR you can look forward to someone complimenting you by saying:

"Wow, I like that copper inlay on your watch!"

I like that CHNR, but it is to early for me to buy one.. I think it will inflate and i am not in the position to do to wild with money.. I hope for the owners that baselworld won't bring a STEEL version of this watch ……………..

[In-Cog-Neeto]

Originally Posted by Maiden

and it had no issue field dressing a moose.

That is worth it’s own thread man!

[crazymcmichael]

When you have to get a new bracelet from Rolex if it is stretched out, how much is the difference between a steel one and a two tone?

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

When you have to get a new bracelet from Rolex if it is stretched out, how much is the difference between a steel one and a two tone?

You need to be pretty good to stretch an oyster bracelet to the point of replacement.
DDs stretch the most,but now have ceramic inserts on newest models to counter that problem.
Jubilee stretch as well .
Difference between ss and tt should be negligible.

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

You need to be pretty good to stretch an oyster bracelet to the point of replacement.
DDs stretch the most,but now have ceramic inserts on newest models to counter that problem.
Jubilee stretch as well .
Difference between ss and tt should be negligible.

Ifelt in love with that CHNR watch……………………….. Do you think it makes a good daily? It looks pretty amazing ...

[1watch]

It's really a personal preference and subject to what you like. That said, my personal feeling is SS on a sports type watch will always be considered "in". In a general sense it seems TT have a way of going in and out of "style". I used to own a TT Cartier Santos that I sold when I got my SS AP RO and never regretted it.

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

Ifelt in love with that CHNR watch……………………….. Do you think it makes a good daily? It looks pretty amazing ...

Sure it would make a good daily!

But sleep on it a bit more before making a final decision. Originally, it seems you were lukewarm to the CHNR, then really started liking it after more exposure. You had your first impression for a reason, it was a gut feeling. Make sure you're really past that before going out and buying.

When I first saw the TT CHNR, I was lukewarm, then really started liking it after scouring for every pic I could find. It was on my short list of what to buy. I thought it was like sex on a wrist. After a while, I became lukewarm again. For me, it was the brown bezel. I still think TT RG is dynamite, but I've realized the brown bezel is just 'okay' for my presonal taste. I ended up going with a different watch, which ultimately was my 'gut feeling' watch before getting caught up with the CHNR.

[Mystro]

Excellent anything watch. It’s flashy going in so as long as that is your style, you will love it. The watch is a rockstar to the plebeians.

Sexy chocolate.

[Pacc12]

My choice would be TT Blue Sub.

[Sweetswisssteel]

Originally Posted by Pacc12

My choice would be TT Blue Sub.

+1 fantastic watch

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[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Excellent anything watch. It’s flashy going in so as long as that is your style, you will love it. The watch is a rockstar to the plebeians.

Sexy chocolate.

Beautifull shot. I think i had that gut feeling for the gold that looked a bit to pinkish to my eyes. However, i absolutely love and loved the brown bezel allready only the pinkish gold made it a bit of a thinker
maybe they will produce a steel one that is impossible to get?? what do you think?

[Room 101]

Originally Posted by Maiden

Interesting post, I own a 114060 and a 116613lb. In regards to durability there are no issues and I think that has been answered by previous posters. While most of this needs to be determined by YOU and your own personal sense of style, I will tell you why I think the TT may work for you. Also I wanted to add, I see no conflict between gold and tats.

My TT has actually become more of a daily wear than my 114060, which surprised me. I think it is for three reasons. One the durability is there, with the protection offered by the SS case. Second, the absolute stunning nature of the watch. I just love it, my most complimented model, more so than my day date and the wife's favourite "by far" she says! And finally, the watch, at least to me, represents a lot about what Rolex is about. It's a tool watch with an edge of luxury. It is worry free, I can strap it on and it is always ready to perform. Looks great in suits at work, and it had no issue field dressing a moose.

While I have the blue version, if I were to only have one Rolex I would pick the 116613LN. You get that tool/luxury performance with the most versatile dial. I would say go for it, but only you know in the end. A pic of mine below. Good luck and post pics when you are done!

Wow that is a fantastic picture.

I'm currently in the market for my first Rolex and I was going to go for a Black Sub Date... but now I have to go see that in the flesh... That is tremendous.

Thank you.

[Harry-57]

I love steel and TT, so I have a Hulk and a Blusey. I thought the Blusey would get the occasional outing on days when I fancied some contrast and twinkle. But it's so nice on, even with a T shirt, it's getting equal wrist time in rotation.

You wear a watch. It doesn't wear you. If it seems to be wearing you it's probably not your watch.

[glamorama]

I think the three sports rolexes that possibly 'makes sense' to have in TT or full gold are GMT, Daytona and YM (both).

The GMT was invented for pilots which are dressed up in uniform and want to be a bit flashy even if they use the watch as a tool.

The Daytona is associated with racing and as audience or even driver of a sports car it's okish to wear gold.

YM was intended as a flashy piece for nautical activities that did not involve diving but rather boating which obviously is associated with luxury and peacocking.

The sub is the one watch that don't make sense in PM as it is really more a tool as are the Explorers. However it might be aesthetically pleasing and no-one is using the watch as a tool anymore anyways so why bother with logic.

[Calatrava r]

Of recent years TT has been soft on resale, so SS is the way better buy. I do not see it broadly coming back even with the new rose gold/steel GMT popularity.

[edyu]

As someone else mentioned. TT is either love or hate. You probably know already whether TT is for you. I prefer either full gold (but not yellow gold) or SS because I found TT to be a little too flashy for me. I now prefer gold over SS because I like the heft.

[Sweetswisssteel]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Of recent years TT has been soft on resale, so SS is the way better buy. I do not see it broadly coming back even with the new rose gold/steel GMT popularity.

Exception to this rule is the 16613 Bluesey.

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[Muxi]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

never say never ( because i kind of like the new chnr)
but i had tt in the 90s and i loved it but eventually grew out of it
i have been ss fan ever since


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+1

[direwolf]

I think you have to define what folks mean by “durability.” I have swam, mountain biked and even surfed with my wg sub. Yes, precious metals are more likely to scratch, but all subs/GMT’s can take a lot of abuse in my experience. I tend to really enjoy outdoor activities and really enjoy having my Rolex’s along for the ride. These modern models are tough and highly engineered imo.

[Maiden]

Originally Posted by Sweetswisssteel

Exception to this rule is the 16613 Bluesey.

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Been the same with the 116613lb for a while now. Selling on average about 2k over retail on Chrono 24

[TswaneNguni]

I LOVE TT !! ...Blue TT Sub,CHNR and TT DJ bronze too and PM ...YG/WG/Pt

SS,especially at Grey pricing, can be so boring on its own ..Flippers dont wear TT and PM

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by direwolf

I think you have to define what folks mean by “durability.” I have swam, mountain biked and even surfed with my wg sub. Yes, precious metals are more likely to scratch, but all subs/GMT’s can take a lot of abuse in my experience. I tend to really enjoy outdoor activities and really enjoy having my Rolex’s along for the ride. These modern models are tough and highly engineered imo.

...and after all that send it to the RSC and it comes back like a filler and botox super-model ..perfect

[173rdabn]

Whatever YOU like. They both do the same job while looking a bit different.

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

What are the pro's and con's of both models in:

Durability with other words daily wear think of bracelet stretch scratching etc etc etc
How much more are the servicecosts of a tt in comparison to a ss model?

do you think a tt is worth the extra coin or do you prefer steel?
do you think tt looks maybe a bit ordinary and anti-social as in to blingy?

any other pro's cons? I must admit i love the tt subs however i have a shitload of tattoos and i think it make a horrible sight.. On the other hand i love the simple steel subs maybe even much more.. What would be the better one as a daily watch ?

Durability is the same. But the ss model is definitely more under the radar and will look good in any situation. The pure ss models likely hold their value better